Join our explorer on their adventures as s/he explores the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of The Amazon Rainforest with this fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory story/teaching resource plus sensory, rainforest themed activities! This is a very special resource as all the artwork has been contributed by autistic artists from Manaus in the Amazon Basin and other regions of Brazil. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Galeria Aut Denise Teperine The Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling How to tell a Multisensory Story Story Props/Resources Checklist The Rainforest Full Story The Rainforest Fully Resourced, Step-by-Step Multisensory Story Rainforest Sensory Art Henry Rosseau Rainforest Leaves ‘Eterno Amor’ ‘Amazonia’ ‘Arvore da Vida’ ‘Tribes of the Amazon’ The Sensory Rainforest Rainforest Slime Recipe Rainforest Sensory Mud Recipe Rainforest Crafts Rainforest Leaves Foil Embossed Greetings Card Rainforest Leaves Wax Picture D & T Design a Rainforest Home Leafcutters Planet Earth Rainforest in a Bottle Starry Night in a Bottle Snappy Caiman Counting Crocodiles D & T Healthy Eating The World Around Us Planting Beans Will it Grow? Tree Seeds Rainforest Products Rainforest Compost Growing Potatoes from Peelings The World Around Us - Creatures of the Amazon Creatures of the Amazon Through the Senses Endangered Species Animal Tracks The Spider’s Larder Rainforest PE Rainforest Adventure Obstacle Course Rainforest Science - The Role of the Rainforest Oxygen The Water Cycle Make a Rain Guage Erosion Decay Rainforest Science The Power of the Sun Experiment The Ice Caps Experiment Water Pollution Experiment Greenhouse Gas Experiment Culture & Tradition - The Tribes of the Amazon The Achuar Tribe The Yanomami Tribe The Huaorani Tribe The Kayapo Tribe The Mascho Piro Tribe The Matses Tribe Music Make a Rainmaker The Sounds of the Rainforest Role Play Can you Survive a Night in the Rainforest?

Explore the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures of Winter with this fully resourced, step by step multisensory story ‘I woke up this morning and to my delight A carpet of snow had fell in the night I put on my gloves, scarf and a hat And followed the tracks of a bird and a cat’ A multisensory story is told using sensory stimuli (props). The story props are low budget, everyday items found around the home, garden, outdoor areas and in the classroom. Table of Contents Introduction Health & Safety The Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling How to tell a Multisensory Story Story Props Winter- Full Story Winter- Fully Resourced, Step-by Step Story Sensory Snow Winter Themed Sensory Bin Winter Clothes Exploration Frozen Nature Blocks Expanding Water Experiment Feed the Birds Let’s Explore…Robins Winter Sensory Walk Magic Marshmallows Make a Snow Globe Snowmen Snowflakes Rainbow ice Sculpture Frozen Winter Flower Globe Winter Food Tasting Snowflake Decorations Winter Sensory Ideas & Inspiration This story includes over 50 themed, sensory extension activities that link to the EYFS Framework and areas of the KS1 National Curriculum making them the perfect resource for Special Education (aged 3-19) EYFS, Mainstream Primary, Speech & Language and EAL students. What are the Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling? Storytelling creates a bond between the storyteller and the story explorer enhancing and enriching experiences. Rhyming Multisensory Stories connect the individual to literature, culture and topic in a fun and engaging way. The stories form a base on which to scaffold learning enabling the student to work on personal goals and individual targets. The activities in the stories are designed to promote communication skills: (eye contact, listening, shared attention & language development), self-confidence & well-being (trying out new ideas & skills, practicing self-care & independence and enjoying achievement), self-awareness: (asking for ‘help’, ‘again’ and ‘more’), present opportunities to explore cause & effect and build anticipation skills, promote physical development: (fine & gross motor skills), build knowledge about the environment & the world around us, to engage in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts and to develop social & emotional skills: (turn-taking & sharing and teamwork). The sensory stimuli (story props) are a tool for the story explorer to explore and express their likes, dislikes and sensory preferences and to have the opportunity to make choices. This information can be used to identify motivators or items to calm and individual when anxious, tired or stressed, identify triggers, (some you may wish to avoid, others to work on building tolerance through desensitisation in a safe and therapeutic environment) and used in the writing of care plans to enhance areas daily life. Your questions, queries, comments and feedback are always welcome!

Explore the sights, sounds, smells and textures of spring with this fully resourced, step by step multisensory exploration/teaching guide. A multisensory story is told using sensory stimuli (props). The story props are low budget, everyday items found around the home, garden, outdoor areas and in the classroom. This story includes themed, sensory extension activities that link to the EYFS Framework and areas of the KS1 National Curriculum making them the perfect resource for Special Education (aged 3-19) EYFS, Mainstream Primary, Speech & Language and EAL students. Table of Contents Introduction The Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling How to tell a Multisensory Story Story Props Checklist ‘Spring’ Full Story ‘Spring’ Fully Resourced, Step-by-Step Multisensory Story Spring Pond Sensory Bin Let’s Explore…Lambs Bee Seed Balls Nest Building Make a Bird Nesting Material Holder Chocolate Bird Nests Flower Colour Changing Experiment Spring Weather Box & Sensory Clothes Exploration Spring Nature Walk Bottle Animals Herb Sock Animal Cress Shapes Mini Greenhouse Nature’s Art Room Spring Weaving Spring Clean Your Classroom Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Spring Ancient Beliefs - Egypt & The Roman Empire Spring Ancient Beliefs - Shemu Spring Ancient Beliefs - Anglo Saxons Spring Ancient Beliefs - Ancient Greece & Maya Mayan Equinox Sensory Bin Spring Festivals Around the World - Holi Spring Festivals Around the World - Marzanna (Poland) Spring Festivals Around the World - Cimburijada (Bosnia) Spring Festivals Around the World - Las Fallas (Valencia Spain) Spring Festivals Around the World - Cherry Blossom Festival (Japan) Spring Festivals Around the World - Nowruz (Iran) Spring Sensory Ideas & Inspiration

Buckle up and prepare to Blast-Off in your rocket on a multisensory exploration of the solar system with this fully resourced, step-by-step, multisensory story and teaching pack. TABLE OF CONTENTS Story Props/Resources Checklist How to Tell a Multisensory Story Journey Into Space - A Fully Resourced, Step-by-Step, Multisensory Story Developing Comprehension & Understanding Story Map Space Sounds (Listening Game) Space Themed Sensory Bag Space Themed Sensory Bin ‘Space’ – A Guided Relaxation Adventure Space PE- Walking on the Moon Space Food Create an Astronaut Role Play Area Galaxy Art Space D & T - Planet Earth, Galaxy in a Bottle, Telescope, Rocket The Space Lab - Alien Slime, Moon Craters Space Design & Technology

Join the celebrations with this fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory exploration of St Patrick’s Day. A multisensory story is told using sensory stimuli (props). The story props are low budget, everyday items found around the home, garden, outdoor areas and in the classroom. This story includes themed, sensory extension activities that link to the EYFS Framework and areas of the KS1 National Curriculum making them the perfect resource for Special Education (aged 3-19) EYFS, Mainstream Primary, Speech & Language and EAL students. What are the Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling? Storytelling creates a bond between the storyteller and the story explorer enhancing and enriching experiences. Rhyming Multisensory Stories connect the individual to literature, culture and topic in a fun and engaging way. The stories form a base on which to scaffold learning enabling the student to work on personal goals and individual targets. The activities in the stories are designed to promote communication skills: (eye contact, listening, shared attention & language development), self-confidence & well-being (trying out new ideas & skills, practicing self-care & independence and enjoying achievement), self-awareness: (asking for ‘help’, ‘again’ and ‘more’), present opportunities to explore cause & effect and build anticipation skills, promote physical development: (fine & gross motor skills), build knowledge about the environment & the world around us, to engage in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts and to develop social & emotional skills: (turn-taking & sharing and teamwork). The sensory stimuli (story props) are a tool for the story explorer to explore and express their likes, dislikes and sensory preferences and to have the opportunity to make choices. This information can be used to identify motivators or items to calm and individual when anxious, tired or stressed, identify triggers, (some you may wish to avoid, others to work on building tolerance through desensitisation in a safe and therapeutic environment) and used in the writing of care plans to enhance areas daily life. Table of Contents Prepare to Celebrate (Gathering Story Props) How to Tell a Multisensory Story St Patrick’s Day Poem St Patrick’s Day- A Multisensory Exploration Developing Comprehension & Understanding Story Map St Patrick’s Day Listening Game St Patrick’s Day Sensory Bag St Patrick’s Day Sensory Bin Leprechaun Food Sensory Art Sensory Stuffed Sock Snakes Bubble Snakes The Leprechaun’s Science Lab - Magic Coins Soda Bread Recipe Interesting Facts Ideas & Inspiration Q & A Get in Touch! Other Titles in this Series Your questions, queries, comments and feedback are always welcome! Thanks for looking:)

Join King Charles III as he looks back in history then prepares for his Coronation with this fully resourced, step by step multisensory story and themed, sensory extension activities. Table of Contents The Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling How to Tell a Multisensory Story Story Props/Resources Checklist The King’s Coronation - Full Story The King’s Coronation - Fully Resourced, Step-by Step Story Skills Promoted During this Multisensory Story Session The King’s Suitcase King Charles The Author ‘The Old Man of Lochnagar’ Sensory Ideas The King’s Table King Charles The Arborist King Charles The Archaeologist King Charles The Magician King Charles The Thespian More Resources Linking to Buckingham Palace What is a Multisensory Story? A multisensory story is told using sensory stimuli (props). The story props are low budget, everyday items found around the home, garden, outdoor areas and in the classroom. This story includes themed, sensory extension activities that link to the EYFS Framework and areas of the KS1 National Curriculum making them the perfect resource for Special Education (aged 3-19) EYFS, Mainstream Primary, Speech & Language and EAL students. What are the Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling? Storytelling creates a bond between the storyteller and the story explorer enhancing and enriching experiences. Rhyming Multisensory Stories connect the individual to literature, culture, and topic in a fun and engaging way. The stories form a base on which to scaffold learning enabling the student to work on personal goals and individual targets. The activities in the stories are designed to promote: Communication skills: (eye contact, listening, shared attention & language development) Self-confidence & well-being (trying out new ideas & skills, practicing self-care & independence and enjoying achievement) Self-awareness: (asking for ‘help’, ‘again’ and ‘more’) Opportunities to explore cause & effect and build anticipation skills Promote fine motor skills Knowledge about the environment & the world around us Engagement in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts Development of social & emotional skills: (turn-taking & sharing and teamwork Lifes kills and independence The sensory stimuli (story props) are a tool for the story explorer to explore and express their likes, dislikes and sensory preferences and to have the opportunity to make choices. This information can be used to identify motivators or items to calm and individual when anxious, tired or stressed, identify triggers, (some you may wish to avoid, others to work on building tolerance through desensitisation in a safe and therapeutic environment) and used in the writing of care plans to enhance areas daily life. Thank you for looking Your questions, queries, comments and feedback are always welcome:)

Explore the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures of Chinese New Year with this fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory story. This teaching pack includes themed, sensory extension activities that link to the EYFS Framework and areas of the KS1 National Curriculum making them the perfect resource for Special Education (aged 3-19) EYFS, Mainstream Primary, Speech and Language and EAL students. Table of Contents: Prepare to Celebrate (Gathering Story Props) How to Tell a Multisensory Story Chinese New Year – A Multisensory Exploration Developing Comprehension & Understanding Chinese New Year Themed Listening Game Chinese New Year Themed Sensory Bin Chinese New Year Themed Sensory Bag The Great Wall of China Terracotta Warriors ‘Five Oxen’ Sensory Art Chinese Art Chinese Music The Great Race The Great Race PMLD Multisensory Version Chinese New Year Guided Relaxation Adventure Chinese New Year Lucky/Unlucky Gifts Chinese Music Dragon Dance Spring Clean Your Classroom Chinese New Year Sensory Ideas & Inspiration What are the Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling? Storytelling creates a bond between the storyteller and the story explorer enhancing and enriching experiences. Rhyming Multisensory Stories connect the individual to literature, culture, and topic in a fun and engaging way. The stories form a base on which to scaffold learning enabling the student to work on personal goals and individual targets. The activities in the stories are designed to promote communication skills: (eye contact, listening, shared attention and language development), self-confidence and well-being (trying out new ideas and skills, practicing self-care, independence and enjoying achievement), self-awareness: (asking for ‘help’, ‘again’ and ‘more’), present opportunities to explore cause and effect and build anticipation skills, promote physical development: (fine and gross motor skills), build knowledge about the environment and the world around us, to engage in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts and to develop social and emotional skills: (turn-taking, sharing and teamwork). The sensory stimuli (story props) are a tool for the story explorer to explore and express their likes, dislikes, and sensory preferences and to have the opportunity to make choices. This information can be used to identify motivators or items to calm and individual when anxious, tired, or stressed, identify triggers, (some you may wish to avoid, others to work on building tolerance through desensitisation in a safe and therapeutic environment) and used in the writing of care plans to enhance areas daily life. Your questions, queries, comments and feedback are always welcome! Thanks for looking:)

Join Jack on his adventures with this rhyming Jack & the Beanstalk Multisensory Story and Themed Sensory Extension Activities A multisensory story is told using sensory stimuli (props). The story props are low budget, everyday items found around the home, garden, outdoor areas and in the classroom. This story includes themed, sensory extension activities that link to the EYFS Framework and areas of the KS1 National Curriculum making them the perfect resource for Special Education (aged 3-19) EYFS, Mainstream Primary, Speech & Language and EAL students. What are the Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling? Storytelling creates a bond between the storyteller and the story explorer enhancing and enriching experiences. Rhyming Multisensory Stories connect the individual to literature, culture and topic in a fun and engaging way. The stories form a base on which to scaffold learning enabling the student to work on personal goals and individual targets. The activities in the stories are designed to promote communication skills: (eye contact, listening, shared attention & language development), self-confidence & well-being (trying out new ideas & skills, practicing self-care & independence and enjoying achievement), self-awareness: (asking for ‘help’, ‘again’ and ‘more’), present opportunities to explore cause & effect and build anticipation skills, promote physical development: (fine & gross motor skills), build knowledge about the environment & the world around us, to engage in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts and to develop social & emotional skills: (turn-taking & sharing and teamwork). The sensory stimuli (story props) are a tool for the story explorer to explore and express their likes, dislikes and sensory preferences and to have the opportunity to make choices. This information can be used to identify motivators or items to calm and individual when anxious, tired or stressed, identify triggers, (some you may wish to avoid, others to work on building tolerance through desensitisation in a safe and therapeutic environment) and used in the writing of care plans to enhance areas daily life. Table of Contents Preparing to Meet Jack (Props Checklist) How to Tell a Multisensory Story Jack & the Beanstalk - Full Story Jack & the Beanstalk - A Rhyming Multisensory Story Developing Comprehension & Understanding Story Map Listening Game Themed Sensory Bag Themed Sensory Bin Jack’s Garden Jack’s Vegetable Scraps Jack’s Kitchen Jack’s Art Jack’s Sensory Cow Jack’s Science Lab Jack’s Maths Q & A

Listen - A - Z Sensory Ideas and Inspiration This is a complete reference guide for Parents/Carers, Early Years and Special Education Professionals. Our senses are constantly bombarded with stimuli in our busy lives. To a young child or an individual with special educational needs and disabilities this sensory overload can sometimes cause them to ‘switch-off’. Focusing on individual sounds provides the opportunity to concentrate on the sense of hearing alone helping the sensory explorer to make sense of their environment. Other benefits of focusing on the sense of hearing are teaching sound discrimination, promoting the development of language, communication skills and increasing attention span. This comprehensive guide explores fun and engaging sensory ways of stimulating the sense of hearing. The A-Z of sounds is divided into the following categories: Animals, Transport, Musical Instruments & Home. It also includes fun, motivating sensory themed extension activities. This resource is suitable for working with curious preschoolers to teenagers with complex needs. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Listening Games Sound Effect & Audio Clip Libraries Make Your Own Sound Effects How to Play a Listening Game Ideas for Themed Listening Games Guided Relaxation Animal Sounds Building Vocabulary Listening Walks Stimulate the Auditory System Guide to Using the A-Z Resource A-Z Resource Sounds to Alert us and Keep us Safe

Explore the fascinating world of Minibeasts with this fully resourced, step-by-step mulstisensory story. A multisensory story is told using sensory stimuli (props). The story props are low budget, everyday items found around the home, garden, outdoor areas and in the classroom. This story includes themed, sensory extension activities that link to the EYFS Framework and areas of the KS1 National Curriculum making them the perfect resource for Special Education (aged 3-19) EYFS, Mainstream Primary, Speech & Language and EAL students. What are the Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling? Storytelling creates a bond between the storyteller and the story explorer enhancing and enriching experiences. Rhyming Multisensory Stories connect the individual to literature, culture and topic in a fun and engaging way. The stories form a base on which to scaffold learning enabling the student to work on personal goals and individual targets. The activities in the stories are designed to promote communication skills: (eye contact, listening, shared attention & language development), self-confidence & well-being (trying out new ideas & skills, practicing self-care & independence and enjoying achievement), self-awareness: (asking for ‘help’, ‘again’ and ‘more’), present opportunities to explore cause & effect and build anticipation skills, promote physical development: (fine & gross motor skills), build knowledge about the environment & the world around us, to engage in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts and to develop social & emotional skills: (turn-taking & sharing and teamwork). The sensory stimuli (story props) are a tool for the story explorer to explore and express their likes, dislikes and sensory preferences and to have the opportunity to make choices. This information can be used to identify motivators or items to calm and individual when anxious, tired or stressed, identify triggers, (some you may wish to avoid, others to work on building tolerance through desensitisation in a safe and therapeutic environment) and used in the writing of care plans to enhance areas daily life. Table of Contents Story Props Checklist How to Tell a Multisensory Story Minibeasts - Full Poem Minibeasts - A Multisensory Exploration Minibeasts - Story Bag Minibeasts - Sensory Bin Outdoor Learning Ideas & Inspiration Minibeast Hunt Make a Wormery Minibeast Fun Facts FAQ

Sensory Resources for Sensory Learners is an A-Z resource of everyday items with fun activity ideas that can be used to support sensory engagement, learning opportunities, and promote independence and communication skills. Over 700+ activity ideas Over 100+ ideas for multisensory storytelling props. The activities are a foundation on which to scaffold learning, to work on personal targets and goals and promote: Cognitive development. Communication skills: eye contact, listening, shared attention and language development. Creativity. Development of social skills: turn-taking, listening to others’ ideas, sharing and teamwork. Engagement in scientific investigation. Fine and gross motor skills. Hand-eye coordination. Opportunities for individuals to explore and express their likes, dislikes, and sensory preferences and to understand the world around them. Opportunities to explore cause & effect and build anticipation skills. Problem solving skills. Self-awareness: asking for ‘more’, ‘help’ ‘again’, making choices and rejections. Trying out new ideas and skills, practicing self-care, independence and enjoying achievement.

This comprehensive teaching pack includes ‘Elephants’, a fully resourced, step by step multisensory story, a case study, plus themed, sensory ideas, and activities aimed at supporting the five areas of the engagement model, creativity, independence, building communication skills, and supporting other areas of learning linking to curriculum subjects and topics. Perfect for students (aged 3-19) following pre-formal/sensory, semi-formal or formal pathways, and EYFS to Year 1 students in mainstream education. Elephants Teaching Pack Table of Contents The Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling Getting Organised How to Tell a Multisensory Story Using Sound Effects Story Props Checklist ‘The Elephant’ - A Fully Resourced, Step-by-step Multisensory Story ‘Who am I?’ Choose Board Elephant Themed Sensory Bag Create an Elephant Sensory Pathway Sensory Elephant Dung Elephant Sensory Bin Sensory Mud Elephant Handprints Create an Elephant Sensory Wall Display Sensory Art: ‘Wise Old Elephant’ Sensory Craft: ‘Los Elefantes’ Salvador Dali Ganesh Artwork Elephant Memory Game Case Study Promoting Literacy Skills World Elephant Day Elephant Scissor Skills Worksheet Measuring Elephants Worksheet

This comprehensive teaching pack is aimed at providing opportunities for learners to explore the month of January through the senses. It includes a fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory story, mini sensory stories, and sensory activity ideas to celebrate the month’s festivals and celebrations, awareness days, this day in history, January Facts, and more! The perfect resource for SEN & Mainstream Teachers, Early Years Practitioners, HLTA’s, TA’s, SLA’s, Speech Therapists, Play Therapists, Support Workers, Activity Coordinators, Parents, Guardians, Childminders, Carers, Librarians and anyone with an interest in exploring storytelling through the senses. Table of Contents How to tell a Multisensory Story Using Sound Effects in a Multisensory Story ‘January’ - A Fully Resourced, Step-by-Step, Multisensory Story January Facts - Janus Art Activity Quote of the Month January Birthstone January Nature January on the Farm The Sensory Garden January Star Signs ‘Capricorn the Goat’ Multisensory Story Aquarius The Water Bearer Activity Scents of the Month Tastes of the Month Veganuary New Year Lucky Foods National Whipped Cream Month National Bean Month National Milk Day Brew Monday National Popcorn Day National Cheese Lovers Day National Chocolate Cake Day National Croissant Day National Hot Chocolate Day The New Moon Festivals and Celebrations Epiphany Orthodox Christmas Day Distaff Day The Straw Bear Festival Lohri Wassailing Day Multisensory Story Laba St Agnes Eve Multisensory Story Burns Night Tu BiShvat St Dwynwen’s Day Awareness Days World Self-care Day World Introvert Day World Braille Day Big Schools Birdwatch Thesaurus Day World Snow Day National Handwriting Day Australia Day International Holocaust Memorial Day National Lego Day Jan National Puzzle Day This Day in History The launch of rocket Luna Sir Isaac Newton. Augustus John. German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen demonstrated his invention the x-ray. The opening of a transatlantic telephone line between London and New York. Galileo Galilei The Introduction of the Penny Post. Opening of the London Underground. Charles Perrault The London Co-operative society opens Britain’s first self-service supermarket in London. Disney’s first full-length colour cartoon ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ is released. The Crowning of Queen Elizabeth I. The Introduction of Decimal Currency in the UK. Martin Luther King Day. Benjamin Franklin. Edwin Buzz Aldrin. Scientists discover the fossil of the oldest known land creature. Lewis Carroll. Dr Livingstone is found in Africa by Sir Henry Morton Stanley. Jackson Pollock. Promoting literacy skills through recycling Christmas Cards

‘The Dentist’ is a fully resourced, step-by-step rhyming multisensory story. The story is based around a visit to the dentist and aims to help individuals overcome barriers to dental hygiene, building their confidence through exploring new and unfamiliar dental related sensory experiences. Repeating the story in a safe and comfortable setting, can help individuals them with their oral hygiene and can prepare them for a visit to the dentist. This is the perfect resource for SEN students aged 3-19, EYFS, Mainstream Primary, Speech & Language and EAL students. FAQ A multisensory story is told using props to engage the senses and back up the spoken word. The story props are low budget, everyday items found around the home, garden, outdoor areas and in the classroom. What are the Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling? Storytelling creates a bond between the storyteller and the story explorer enhancing and enriching experiences. Rhyming Multisensory Stories connect the individual to literature, culture and topic in a fun and engaging way. The stories form a base on which to scaffold learning enabling the student to work on personal goals and individual targets. The activities in the stories are designed to promote: Communication Skills: Eye contact, listening, shared attention and language development. Self-confidence & well-being: Trying out new ideas & skills, practicing self-care & independence and enjoying achievement. Self-awareness: Asking for ‘help’, ‘again’ and ‘more’ Opportunities to explore cause & effect and build anticipation skills Physical Development: Fine & gross motor skills. Knowledge about the environment and the world around us. Engagement in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts. Development of social & emotional skills: turn-taking & sharing and teamwork. The sensory stimuli (story props) are a tool for the story explorer to explore and express their likes, dislikes and sensory preferences and to have the opportunity to make choices. This information can be used to identify motivators or items to calm and individual when anxious, tired or stressed, identify triggers, (some you may wish to avoid, others to work on building tolerance through desensitisation in a safe and therapeutic environment) and used in the writing of care plans to enhance areas daily life. Your questions, queries, comments and feedback are always welcome.

Some young children and individuals with special educational needs and disabilities dislike or even have a fear of certain types of weather e.g. Thunder and lightning or very windy weather. The weather is a constant and changing presence in our lives, therefore it is important to help individuals build a sensory tolerance and understanding of the different types of weather conditions and how they affect us. Many of the clothes and items used for taking precautions in different weathers often have textures and smells that may be overwhelming for an individual with sensory processing needs e.g. wearing hats and sunglasses and tolerating wearing sunscreen in hot weather or wearing or a waterproof jacket and wellingtons in the rainy weather. This resource aims to address these sensory challenges through a fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory story. Repeated exposure in a safe environment can help to desensitise and familiarise the sensory experiences associated with the weather for the sensory explorer. This resource includes fun and motivating, sensory extension activities that will build communication skills and connect the sensory explorer to science in a way that is meaningful to their lives. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Health & Safety Story Props The Weather – Full Poem How To Tell a Multisensory Story The Weather Step-by-Step Multisensory Poem Weather Themed Listening Game Weather Themed Sensory Bag Weather Themed Sensory Bin Seasonal Weather Boxes Weather Themed Art & Craft Record the Weather The Weather Forecast Weather Observation & Scientific Exploration Project a Rainbow Rainbow’s End Treasure Hunt Weather Activity Ideas & Inspiration FAQ

Join our character as they explore their wish list to Santa with this festive sensory story that can be enjoyed by sensory learners of all ages. This comprehensive teaching pack which includes ‘Dear Santa’, a fully resourced, step by step multisensory story, and themed, sensory ideas and activities aimed at supporting the five areas of the engagement model, creativity, independence, building communication skills, and supporting other areas of learning linking to curriculum subjects and topics. Perfect for students (aged 3-19) following pre-formal/sensory, semi-formal or formal pathways, EYFS, Year 1, SALT and EAL students in special and mainstream education. Table of Contents Organising Story props and Resources Story Props and Resources Checklist How to Tell a Multisensory Story Guide Dear Santa - A Fully Resourced Multisensory Story Christmas Themed Listening Activities Adapting the poem into a play Christmas Sensory Bag 40 Festive Activity Ideas The Sleigh Ride - A Guided Relaxation Adventure A multisensory story is told using sensory stimuli (props). The story props are low budget, everyday items found around the home, garden, outdoor areas and in the classroom. What are the Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling? Storytelling creates a bond between the storyteller and the story explorer enhancing and enriching experiences. Multisensory Stories connect the individual to literature, culture, history and topic in a fun and engaging way. The stories form a base on which to scaffold learning enabling the student to work on personal goals and individual targets. The activities in the stories are designed to promote: Initiation and sensory exploration Communication skills: anticipation, eye contact, listening, shared attention, and language development Self-confidence and well-being: trying out new ideas, and skills, persistence, practicing self-care, independence and enjoying achievement Self-awareness: asking for ‘help’, ‘again’ and ‘more’ Opportunities to explore cause & effect and build anticipation skills Physical Development Engagement in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts Development of social & emotional skills: turn-taking & sharing, teamwork, persistence The sensory stimuli (story props) are a tool for the story explorer to explore and express their likes, dislikes, and sensory preferences and to have the opportunity to make choices. This information can be used to identify motivators or items to calm and individual when anxious, tired, or stressed, identify triggers, (some you may wish to avoid, others to work on building tolerance through desensitisation in a safe and therapeutic environment) and used in the writing of care plans to enhance areas daily life. Your questions, queries, comments, or feedback are always welcome. Visit the blog for your FREE monthly teaching calendar packed with sensory ideas and inspiration Thank you for looking:)